* Kaleidoscope Band.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna be there.

Trust me, if you like MOTOWN- you are gonna love South Florida based Kaleidoscope. I’ve seen “them” and they kill!

Kaleidoscope plays from 8pm-midnight.

***** Mastino Wood Fired Italian Kitchen & Bar, 25 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444, (561) 921-8687.

Got something absolutely terrific for you guys, 6 month old Mastino Wood Fired Italian Kitchen & Bar in Delray Beach.

Real simple tale,

Last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate dinner at Mastino and I gotta tell you that this joint absolutely killed it!

The Neapolitan wood fired 12″ margherita ($14) and 12″ five cheese ($16) pizzas that we ordered were dynamite. No ifs ands or buts-the pies were two of the best pizzas that we’ve had since this Jeff Eats’ gig began back in 2006. Throw in a terrific-Mediterranean salad ($8.50), a dynamite eggplant stack ($12.50) and a killer meatball in tomato sauce with ricotta cheese ($8.50) and Mastino which seats something like- 100 inside/30 outside is a homerun in Jeff Eats’ book!…by the way, for you drinkers out there-full bar area and loads of flat screen tvs. For the non-pizza eaters, Mastino’s got plenty of salads, panini sandwiches, roasted wings and other Italian stuff- so you won’t starve or nothing!

Now- you know and I know that pizza and for that matter everything-in-life is a subjective call..in other words- what Jeff Eats may love you may hate…

With the above in mind, Jeff Eats is telling you- that anyone who doesn’t- like Mastino’s thin/crisp pizza- doesn’t know dick, about pizza!- subjective or no subjective!

Just between you and me, Mastino which is located in Delray’s- Pineapple Grove section isn’t in the best retail-spot…no Amerigo Vespucci here, but I’m thinking that the 179 feet or so that Mastino is off-the main Atlantic Avenue-drag- really hurts its draw…like I said above, the joint has only been around for something like 6 months- so word of mouth is gonna make or break this one!

Let me wrap this up for you,

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats really enjoyed Mastino…trust me when I tell you, that everything the joint served-up was outstandingly good! By the way, very pleasant service and Mastino’s prices worked- but I did think that the 12″ 5 cheese pizza at 16 bucks pushed its luck just- a bit!

You can check menu/prices/info at mastinowoodfire.com.

Mastino Wood Fired Italian Kitchen Bar is open Sunday 11am-10pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 5pm-10pm, Thursday 5pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-2am, closed Monday.

* Smokey Robinson Presents- HUMAN NATURE The Motown Show.

Just bought 2- tickets!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be there!

We’ve seen the show and it’s TERRIFIC!

* Delray Marketplace Music Fest.

Well! At least the Delray Marketplace (9025 West Atlantic Avenue- delraymarket.com- (561) 865-4613) is trying- to draw some people for its retail tenants!

Here’s the center’s list of FREE CONCERTS scheduled for May, 2015.

Look! Jeff Eats isn’t trying to be a ball-buster here, but IF you are looking to draw people- you gotta at-least-kinda-know what you are doing…

To whoever (whomever?) is doing the Music Booking…you don’t book a TOM PETTY tribute band for the crowd that “lives” in the center’s 5 mile radius…

Your crowd is predominantly RETIREES…trust Jeff Eats- 60s+ got no idea of who the hell Tom Petty is! Don’t believe me, walk around the center- and just ask the people to name 2, actually make that 1- hit that Tom Petty had…you’ll see that Jeff Eats is right!

* What The Hell Is Going On!

May-be you guys can explain this for me…

Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Walmart Supercenter at 16205 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach, FL 33484- regular gas was selling for $2.37 9/10 per gallon.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the Walmart Supercenter at 16205 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach, FL 33484- regular gas was selling for $2.48 9/10 per gallon.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the Walmart Supercenter at 16205 S. Militray Trail, Delray Beach, FL 33484- regular gas was selling for $2.57 9/10 per gallon.

What The Hell Is Going On!

***** Mr. Nick’s Sub Shoppe.

Jeff Eats recently got this e-mail.

Jeff,
I live at _______________________ in Fort Lauderdale. Looking for a really good hoagie joint not too far from my house. I’m relatively new to the area been here 5 weeks.
Thanks,
Cal H
_____________
Cal H:

Did a quick MapQuest on “you”…

Mr. Nick’s Sub Shoppe should do the trick! It’s maybe a 3 minute-drive!

Down below, Jeff Eats’ 4/24/12 writeup…

Thanks for reading…
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April 24th, 2012 · American Breakfast Fast Food Fort Lauderdale Subs/Salads

***** Mr. Nick’s Sub Shoppe, 901 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316, (954) 462-1913.

Got a real good sub-joint for you, Mr. Nick’s Sub Shoppe in Fort Lauderdale. Freestanding building, order/pickup at window–tables outside under a canopy…not exactly the fanciest joint going. You can check menu/prices at www.mrnickssubshoppe.com. Mr. Nick’s is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-6pm, Saturday 9:30am-3pm, closed on Sunday.

Like I said a few seconds ago, this is a “real good” sub joint…

Mr. Nick’s has all kinds of hot/cold subs (6″ & 12″), sandwiches, burgers, franks, salads.

For the record, Jeff Eats forced himself to “try”–philly cheesesteak sub, chicken parm sub, chicken salad sub–now trust me here, the subs were all delicious, with a special shoutout to the philly cheesesteak which came with cheese-mushrooms-grilled onions-green peppers. Now I know-we could debate sub/hoagie bread here all day long…some of you guys like hard crust and some of you guys like a real soft outside— as for “me” I like it both ways–just as long as it tastes good. For the record, Mr. Nick’s goes with a delicious soft sub.

By the way, did you hear about the guy who ordered a turkey sandwich at a lunch counter. The waitress told him that they were out of turkey, so he ordered a chicken sandwich. The waitress replied, if we had chicken I would have brought you a turkey sandwich.

Anyway…If you’re like me and enjoy eating a sub under a roadside canopy…Mr. Nick’s Sub Shoppe is for you.

* Liza Minnelli Checks Out Of Rehab!

THIS was one of aol.com’s big news stories this morning…

I don’t know about you, but I’m too busy worrying about Bruce Jenner’s wardrobe to be- worried about what Liza Minnelli is up-to!

Just trying to keep you guys up to date- on the important “stories” of the day.

***** Coney Island Joe’s, 6401 Sheridan Road, Hollywood, Florida 33024, (954) 966-8800.

Do you guys know what a “pig in shit” is? Sure you do!

Well, if you like grilled/or boiled Sabrett Hot Dogs, Gabila’s Potato Knishes, meatball parmesan subs, Sloppy Joes…get to Coney Island Joe’s in Hollywood and Jeff Eats guarantees you’ll be one!

Jeff Eats LOVED oink oink- Coney Island Joe’s. For you guys who need air-conditioning, I don’t think so!

Coney Island Joe’s is open Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 11am-6pm.

* Blue Bell Ice Cream.

I guess “this” explains why Publix was running a “Buy 1- Get 63 for Free” deal last week! Just kidding (it was buy one get one)…
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Blue Bell Ice Cream recalls all products over listeria risk
WFAA-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas 8:01 a.m. EDT April 21, 2015

Blue Bell’s CEO says the ice cream company is “heartbroken” over the need to pull all of its products from store shelves. A possible health risk was found in half gallon containers of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream produced March 17 and 27.

DALLAS — Blue Bell Ice Cream on Monday issued a voluntary recall for all of its products because of a possible health risk found in half-gallon containers of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream produced on March 17 and March 27.

Known to millions as “the little creamery in Brenham,” the Texas company explained its decision in a news release issued just before 9 p.m. CT.

USA TODAY
Blue Bell halts operations at Oklahoma ice cream plant

The recall includes products made at the company’s Brenham plant as well as its facility in Broken Arrow, Okla. According to Blue Bell’s statement, its ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and frozen snacks:

“…have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.”

With the rise of Listeria in the headlines, here’s everything you need to know about the potentially fatal illness. Sierra Oshrin

READ: Blue Bell’s press release

The company said it now has evidence of positive listeria found in products at different places and different plants.

USA TODAY
Listeria a risk for pregnant women, babies, elderly

Blue Bell said supermarkets in Texas, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming and international locations have all been instructed to stop selling the products.

If you have any Blue Bell ice cream, do not consume it. Return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund.

Call Blue Bell at 866-608-3940 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. if you have further questions.

* Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 284-1234.

The other day, real good friends from Orlando sent Jeff Eats the “below” press-release…by the way- despite the fact that they are 65 years old-born & bred Brooklyn-my friends are huge Country Music fans! Life never ceases to amaze me-the next thing you know, they’ll be telling me that they are registered Republicans!

Anyway,

To make a long story short, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and our friends are “booked”- I’ll eventually let you guys know how this 1639 room hotel-played out.

Just between you and Jeff Eats, Country Western Music isn’t exactly my “cup of tea”…but as Mrs. Jeff Eats says-every so often, you gotta try something new!

In checking with the hotel’s management- I understand that if this event “works”- there are plans to hold additional concerts-featuring various music-styles!

I don’t know about you, but Jeff Eats really-likes folks-who think out of the box- and the crew over at Hyatt Regency Orlando gotta be applauded for trying-this!

Finally, as I mentioned above- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are going…For you would be burglars out there, we booked a hotel room for 5/23 & 5/24- so we won’t be back home much before 7pm on 5/25/15…If and when you do come-by, please do Jeff Eats a favor and check-on Lucy May for us thanks!

Lucy May

REGENCY ORLANDO KICKS OFF SUMMER WITH MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CONCERT EVENT

The hotel will welcome country music acts Josh Thompson and JT Hodges Sunday, May 24

(Orlando, FL) April 2, 2015 – Hyatt Regency Orlando unveils Summer Sensation, a live outdoor concert featuring country star Josh Thompson with special guest JT Hodges on Sunday, May 24. The hotel’s Garden Terrace will act as the backdrop for the event with cocktails and bites available for purchase during the performance.

“We wanted to kick off summer with a big celebration,” said Tom Smith, Area Vice President. “While guests are here for the show, they can also take advantage of the complete resort experience we offer, including our pools with private cabanas, spa treatments, innovative seafood dishes at our new restaurant, Urban Tide, and some of the destination’s iconic attractions that are just a short distance away. This is a great way for us to kick off the summer, and we’re looking forward to introducing additional entertainment and programming throughout the summer.”

Summer Sensation ticket packages are currently on sale for $199 and include an overnight stay at Hyatt Regency Orlando, two general admission tickets to the concert, and complimentary parking. Visit http:// orlando.regency.hyatt.com and use offer code MUSIC to book the package. Individual tickets will be available for sale in the upcoming weeks.

Conveniently located on Orlando’s I-Drive, Hyatt Regency Orlando offers easy access to the destination’s top attractions including Downtown Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld, Walt Disney World and more.

Follow #SummerSensation for artist announcements, ticket offers, and additional information.

For further information, or to book a stay at Hyatt Regency Orlando, please visit www.orlando.regency.hyatt.com.

About Hyatt Regency Orlando

Located in the heart of Orlando’s International Drive resort area and directly connected to the Orange County Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Orlando offers unparalleled leisure, meetings and convention facilities. Featuring 1,639 recently renovated guestrooms and 315,000 square feet of meeting space – and with over two million square feet of space in the Orange County Convention Center to which the hotel is attached – Hyatt Regency Orlando is the largest convention hotel for the brand in the United States. Other hotel amenities include: The Spa, the hotel’s 22,000 square-foot, full service spa and hair salon; and the Fitness Center, an 8,000 square-foot facility that includes group exercise classes, spinning and over 50 pieces of state-of-the-art equipment. Dining options include both full service and self-serve outlets that range from Urban Tide, featuring Florida seafood and chic coastal cuisine in a stylish setting, to Rocks, the see-and-be-seen hot spot for locals and guests alike; plus Fiorenzo Italian Steakhouse, with a selection of steaks, chops, seafood and pasta specialties. Hyatt Regency Orlando offers business and leisure guests authentic hospitality and energizing experiences while working or visiting Orlando, which was named one of the “52 Places to Visit in 2015” by The New York Times and one of the “Best Wine Travel Destinations” by Wine Enthusiast. For more information and reservations call 407.284.1234 or visit www.orlando.regency.hyatt.com.

About Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency offers a full range of services and facilities tailored to serve the needs of meeting planners, business travelers and leisure guests. Properties range in size from 180 to over 2,000 rooms and are conveniently located in urban, suburban, airport, convention and resort destinations around the world. Hyatt Regency convention hotels feature spacious meeting and conference facilities designed to provide a productive environment allowing guests to convene and connect. Hyatt Regency hotels in resort locations cater to couples seeking a getaway, families enjoying vacations together and corporate groups seeking a functional and relaxed atmosphere in which to conduct business and meetings.